SWALEC League: West Divisions Round-up

Ammanford had to travel to Pencoed to finally discover the winning formula this season after claiming their first success of the season.

Flanker Ellis Lloyd wrapped up a bonus-point victory for the Amman valley club after wing Wayne Price, centre Mike Errand and No8 Chris Jones had all crossed in a 28-11 victory.

Aaron Halfe's reply for Pencoed never looked to be enough to save the Bridgend side from a third straight loss of the Division Two campaign.

They are not alone in making a slow start to the season with three other clubs also searching a first win three weeks in. Mumbles were edged out 35-31 at Pontyberem, Aberavon Quins picked up a losing bonus point at BP Llandarcy 16-10 while Aberystwyth were out-gunned 43-7 at Loughor.

Maesteg marched to the top of the table after running in five tries in their 35-18 win at Kidwelly.

In Division Three there were few problems for Laugharne, who dispatched Gorseinon 49-19, or Llandeilo who made similarly easy work of Llanybydder 41-3.

Andy Andy Llewellyn scored twice as Seven Sisters won 48-16 against last year's Division Three south-west surprise team Bryncoch, still coming to terms without coach and former Wales centre Leigh Davies.

Amman United stormed past Tumble 49-14 in Division Four while Taibach won a third game in succession, 34-12 against Resolven

Wales reached their first semi-final since 2013 in the opening round of this season's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai. WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie recaps on what proved to be an eventful tournament

Wales and Ospreys back row James King, who came through the North Wales age grade system, nominated North Wales Regional Community Rugby Manager Marc Roberts, in the WRU's 'Diolch' initiative where squad players thanked those who played a part in their rise to the top.

Beating Merthyr has boosted Carmarthen Quins hopes of reaching a top eight spot in the Principality Premiership. Quins captain Haydn Pugh is delighted with his team's progress and is determined that everyone from the Under 6s through to the senior team, enjoys the ride.

When the Wales squad were asked to nominate individuals who played a big part in their early playing days, Wales and Dragons full back and wing Hallam Amos thought of his former Monmouth School rugby coach John Bevan.

Sam Cross and Luke Treharne have been named as co-captains of the Wales Sevens side as head coach Gareth Williams names his 12-man squad to play in the first leg of the HSBC World Series in Dubai next weekend.

Bedwas head coach Steve Law and players Nicky Griffiths and Alun Rees extol the virtues of the close knit club as they prepare to host third place RGC 1404 - who are one place head of them on the Principality Premiership points table - on Saturday.

Many of the Wales squad have said Diolch (thank you) to someone who played an important part in their early playing days by nominating them to be invited to the Wales v South Africa match. One person, Gowerton Comprehensive geography teacher Mr Dean Mason was nominated by two of his former pupils, Dan Biggar and Sam Davies.

The second WRU disability rugby pilot has been delivered, this time in Caerphilly schools, culminating in a festival at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach tomorrow. Plans are in place to set up a Disability Rugby Club in Newbridge to provide long-term playing opportunities.

WRU TV: Hear from inside the Wales camp as Neil Jenkins discusses this weekend's clash with South Africa and how the squad are looking to put in a strong performance to round of the 2016 Under Armour Series